By news@appleinsider.com (Marko Zivkovic) A new firmware update for the AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 has been released, though there are currently no details about its contents.Apple has released a firmware update for AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 2.On Monday, following the public release of iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4, Apple issued a firmware update for select AirPods models. The firmware update increases the build number to 7E93, up from the previous 7B20 and 7B21, released in October 2024.The 7E93 firmware update is available only for AirPods Pro 2, and all models of the AirPods 4, including the variant with Active Noise Cancellation. It will not be released for AirPods Max or other non-H2 devices. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Marko Zivkovic) Apple’s iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4 updates contain multiple fixes designed to keep your data secure. Here’s what you need to know, and why you should consider updating right away.iOS 18.4 features major security fixes that keep your data safe.On Monday, after a series of developer betas and two separate release candidate builds, Apple finally launched iOS 18.4 to the general public. Though the update contains various Apple Intelligence improvements and an all-new Apple Vision Pro app, the software also patches multiple vulnerabilities.As with every major iOS update, iOS 18.4 addresses core security issues related to different features and aspects of the iPhone operating system. Many of the changes introduced on Monday were implemented to prevent bad actors from accessing users’ private information. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) An alleged prototype of the Apple Watch Series 10 has a brand new sensor that may have been intended for blood sugar monitoring.An alleged Apple Watch Series 10 prototype’s sensor – Image Credit: X/@StellaFudgeThe Apple Watch Series 10 was a relatively light upgrade from the previous model, with a larger display and a thinner body than the Apple Watch Series 9. However, Apple’s changes could’ve gone a lot further.In images shared to X, “Stella-Fudge” also known as “Choco_bit” offers a quartet of pictures for a device that looks like an Apple Watch. The device is described as a “Prototype Apple Watch Series 10” by the X account, echoed by similar labeling on the casing itself. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) At the same time as updating its current operating systems, Apple has issued a few updates for older versions of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. Here’s what else got updates on Monday.iOS 17 running on an iPhoneOn Monday, Apple released its updates for the current-gen operating systems in its ecosystem, including iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, and macOS 15.4. At the same time, it introduced updates for earlier operating system releases, which can be downloaded and installed by users to older hardware.While the main focus is on keeping operating systems up to date, Apple does occasionally bring out updates for earlier operating system releases. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely) It’s time to update your Apple Watch, as Apple has just rolled out watchOS 11.4 to the public.Apple has released watchOS 11.4The only notable feature in watchOS 11.4 is a brand new “Break Through Silent Mode” option in Sound & Haptics. This means that if you wear your Apple Watch to bed, sound and haptics will play regardless of whether or not Silent Mode is toggled on.Previous to this, if Silent Mode was enabled, the Apple Watch would only use haptics as part of its alarm. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely) Apple has rolled out a few new features in tvOS 18.4, bringing some new smart home support, expanded audio features, and even changed up some of the Apple TV app interface.Apple TV 4KUnlike Apple’s other operating systems, tvOS usually doesn’t get many feature updates between major releases. Most of the updates focus on improving stability and addressing bugs.However, this time around, tvOS is actually getting a bit of love with a handful of new features and updates. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) Apple released visionOS 2.4 on Monday with Apple Intelligence features on Apple Vision Pro, including Writing Tools, Priority Notifications, and Image Playground.Apple Vision Pro gets Apple Intelligence in visionOS 2.4Nine months after Apple revealed Apple Intelligence to the world, it has finally arrived on Apple Vision Pro. The visionOS 2.4 release also includes a new Spatial Gallery app, improvements to Guest Mode, and other bug fixes.Apple Vision Pro has always had the capability to run Apple Intelligence thanks to the M2 processor, but Apple didn’t prioritize the feature for the platform due to the small install base. Every feature currently available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac has come to Apple Vision Pro at once except for changes to Siri. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Apple has released iPadOS 18.4 to the public, with the update bringing with it Apple Intelligence upgrades as well as an update Mail app, among other improvements.M3 iPad AirApple’s beta-testing cycle for iPadOS 18.4 took four cycles before the introduction of release candidates to complete. After all that testing, it is now available for the general public to download and install to their iPad.The release build is build number 22E240, just like the second release candidate. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Apple has finalized and released its update for iOS 18.4, adding more Apple Intelligence changes alongside a new Apple Vision Pro app, CarPlay, Shortcuts tweaks, and a bunch of new emoji.An iPhone running iOS 18Following a beta testing cycle involving four developer betas and two release candidates, iOS 18.4 is now ready to be used by the general public. The build number, 22E240, is identical to the RC2’s build, indicating they are the same content-wise.As usual, the iPhone operating system benefits from many changes in its updates, with Apple Intelligence continuing to feature prominently. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Apple has now publicly released macOS Sequoia 15.4 with a number of key improvements to Apple Mail and Passwords, alongside bringing Apple Intelligence to EU users for the first time.Automatic categorization comes to Apple Mail for the MacIt’s three months since Apple released its previous update, and over six months since the first version of macOS Sequoia came out. Usually by this stage, Apple would typically be looking to keep any major new features to the next macOS, due to be revealed at WWDC on June 9, 2025.Doubtlessly that is still a factor, but for once each separate iteration of macOS Sequoia has been bringing new features and this latest edition is no different. The new features are not huge, though, and they are mostly not especially visual — unless you’re in the EU. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
